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Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Features Overview ....................................................................................................1
V-Chip..........................................................................................................................1
8 Program Recording (Timer Recording) ..................................................................1
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................6
Protect Against Power Surges ...................................................................................6
Protect Components from Overheating ...................................................................6
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................6
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................6
Use Indirect Light .......................................................................................................6
Connection Pictures ...................................................................................................6
Connect the TV/VCR .........................................................................................................7
TV/VCR Connection ..........................................................................................................7
Jacks on the Back of Your TV/VCR...................................................................................8
Plug in the TV/VCR ...........................................................................................................9
Put Batteries in the Remote .............................................................................................9
Turn on the TV/VCR ..........................................................................................................9
TV/VCR Setup ....................................................................................................................9
Setting the Clock ......................................................................................................10
Setting Up Your Channels ........................................................................................11
VCR Basics ....................................................................................................................... 13
Playing a Tape...........................................................................................................13
Automatic Rewind ...................................................................................................13
Basic Recording ........................................................................................................13
Checking the Safety Tab .......................................................................................... 13
The Buttons on the Remote Control .............................................................................14
Chapter 2: Using the TV/VCR’s Features
V-Chip ..............................................................................................................................18
How V-Chip Works ...................................................................................................18
Setting the Password ...............................................................................................18
V-Chip TV Rating ......................................................................................................19
Blocking Specific Content Themes ..........................................................................20
V-Chip Movie Rating ................................................................................................20
Turning On V-Chip Ratings ......................................................................................21
Changing the Password ...........................................................................................21
Recording Features .........................................................................................................22
Recording Speeds .....................................................................................................22
Recording Pause .......................................................................................................22
Types of Recording ...................................................................................................22
One-Touch Recording (OTR) .................................................................................... 23
Timer Recording .......................................................................................................23
